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Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan 'Terrible' for Climate

Donald Trump's push to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves and supercharge production would be a disaster for the climate, experts warn. Explore the financial and environmental costs.

Trump misidentifies bird species in wind turbine rant

Donald Trump has sparked controversy by incorrectly claiming wind turbines are killing bald eagles, using mislabelled photos. Read the full fact-check and analysis of his long-standing opposition to renewable energy.

Cop30 Summit Tests Fragile Climate Cooperation

The Cop30 climate summit in Brazil revealed deep fractures in international diplomacy. With Trump rejecting multilateralism and new EU tariffs sparking tension, the future of global climate action hangs in the balance. Read our analysis.

2025 Among Hottest Years as Global Warming Hits 1.5C Limit

Scientists confirm 2025 as one of the three hottest years ever, with the three-year average now exceeding the critical 1.5C Paris Agreement threshold. Human-induced climate change is driving deadly extremes worldwide.

MIT Fusion Energy Professor Shot Dead in Brookline

Professor Nuno Loureiro, director of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was fatally shot. His work on clean fusion energy promised to disrupt the trillion-dollar fossil fuel industry. Read the full investigation.

Meg O'Neill Leaves Woodside for Top Job at BP

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill, known for criticising young climate activists, is stepping down to lead oil giant BP, which has pivoted back to fossil fuels. Read the full story on the major energy sector shift.

Coal Town Embraces Geothermal Amid Trump's Industry Push

In Craig, Colorado, families like the Coopers pivot from coal to geothermal energy, navigating economic uncertainty as Trump's policies clash with state clean energy goals. Discover how a community redefines its future.

US Renewable Energy Lab Renamed Under Trump

The US Department of Energy has removed 'renewable energy' from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's name, rebranding it the National Laboratory of the Rockies. Discover the implications for US energy policy.

Climate activists block world's largest coal port

Rising Tide climate protesters in kayaks successfully turned coal ships around by blocking Newcastle shipping channel. Over 130 arrests made during six-day demonstration against fossil fuels.

Protesters halt ships at Newcastle coal port

Rising Tide protesters have successfully blocked three coal carriers from entering Newcastle Port in climate demonstrations. Activists demand government action on fossil fuels. Read the latest developments.

Cop30's Hidden Successes for Climate Action

While critics called Cop30 a failure, this analysis reveals the significant progress made on adaptation finance and the transition from fossil fuels. Discover the real-world climate action emerging from the summit.

Global Goliaths undermine COP30 climate talks

As fossil fuel lobbyists dominate COP30, experts warn of existential threats from stateless corporations. Discover how citizen action could challenge the climate crisis.

US Joins 'Axis of Obstruction' at Failed Cop30

The US, alongside Russia and Saudi Arabia, formed an 'axis of obstruction' at Cop30, blocking fossil fuel phase-out. Discover the global fallout and the path forward for climate action.

Cop30 ends without fossil fuel deal, finance gap widens

UN climate talks in Belém conclude without major breakthrough on fossil fuels or deforestation. Developing nations demand urgent adaptation finance as funding falls short. The world's most vulnerable left exposed.

COP30 Outcome: Climate Talks End in Brazil

Following the UN climate talks in Brazil, experts reveal a complex path ahead for climate action. Discover the key outcomes and what happens next in the global fight against warming.

Australia's gas expansion contradicts climate goals

As Australia prepares to host COP31, Prime Minister Albanese faces criticism for expanding gas projects while advocating climate action. The IEA warns of massive LNG glut threatening 1.5°C target.

Cop30 climate deal reached despite bitter divisions

UN climate chief confirms world is still in the climate fight after a bitterly contested Cop30 summit in Brazil reached a fragile agreement, though key fossil fuel and deforestation goals were weakened.

COP30: Indigenous voices seek real climate action

At COP30 climate talks in Brazil, Indigenous participants reflect on symbolic presence versus genuine influence. Discover their mixed reactions to representation and policy outcomes.

COP30 Climate Talks End in Weak Compromise

UN climate talks in Brazil ended with a deal on adaptation finance but no fossil fuel phase-out plan. Discover the key outcomes and reactions from COP30.

COP30: Leadership failure undermines climate ambition

The UN's COP30 climate summit in Brazil concluded with a weakened deal, delaying finance for poorer nations and failing to set a fossil fuel exit roadmap. Discover why leadership proved the ultimate stumbling block.

Venice's Grand Canal dyed green in climate protest

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have dyed Venice's Grand Canal and other Italian waterways green to protest the failure of COP30 to phase out fossil fuels. Discover the full story behind the dramatic demonstration.

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